Workforce Development Grants in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 46 Workforce Development Grants in Illinois — 5 open right now, across 13 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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46total grants
5open now
13agencies
$5K–$136.9Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $3,000,000 – $6,500,000
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OPEN 10 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship Program

The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in…

🏛 BHE ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $25,000
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OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Adult Education – Digital Instruction

The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. The funding will…

🏛 Illinois Community College Board ⏰ Nov 16, 2026
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Workforce Development grants by state

California (1836) Ohio (342) Pennsylvania (55) Illinois (46) New York (26)

Workforce Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (1868) Public Authority (1671) Tribal Nation (1545) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1377) Individuals (1148) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (670) County Government (459) Public K-12 School (459) City / Municipal Government (434) Low-income (406) State Government (229) Public University (227)

Frequently asked questions

How many workforce development grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 46 workforce development grants in illinois, of which 5 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 30, 2026 — about 10 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for workforce development grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but workforce development grants in illinois in this category most often support: Public K-12 School, Nonprofits, Public Authority and 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $136.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse workforce development grants in illinois, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

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